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Cargando... Treachery in Bordeaux (2004)por Jean-Pierre Alaux, Noël Balen
   Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.   fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |  I loved the premise of this book. I wouldn't have thought of writing a mystery featuring a wine critic and his assistant in Bordeaux, France, but the authors make it work very well! The authors offer beautiful descriptions of the scenery in Bordeaux and its local history. It was as if I was transported to Bordeaux alongside the protagonists! It's clear that both authors know the region well. What's more, the book contains lots of information about wine production and wine tasting. Alaux is the grandson of a winemaker and is a wine and food lover himself. As a reader, I can see his passions come alive on the page - though, as someone who doesn't drink a lot, some of the wine talk flew right over my head. Where this book falters is in the mystery. I appreciated that there was no violence in this book, as that can be quite difficult to pull off in a mystery novel. However, the mystery itself was quite slow - a bit too slow for my personal tastes. I also think that the clues leading to the big solve were not as clear as they could have been, as the final reveal was somewhat puzzling to me. Wine-lovers and people looking to escape to Bordeaux, France are likely to enjoy this book. However, readers who are interested in the mystery may want to give this book a pass. Do note that this book is translated from its original in French. Components like writing style or word choice can be lost in translation. If you can read French, it may be worth checking out the original, which is titled Mission à Haut-Brion. There is some foul language in this book. For more of my reviews, please visit: (  ) mintlovesbooks | Feb 24, 2022 |  ) leslie.98 | Feb 24, 2020 | This is the debut title, and begins with master winemaker Benjamin Cooker taking on a new assistant and then going to the assistance of a winemaker friend who has found that 6 barrels of his prestigious wine have become contaminated. Benjamin and Virgile try to not only cleanse the wine of a yeast infection but also to identify the source of the infection. The winery they are assisting is in an area where many great chateaux have disappeared, their vineyards and even the buildings themselvesdemolished to make way for intensive housing development. So there is a lot of historical detail, perhaps a little too much for my liking. There is also a lot of scientific detail about how the yeast infection is treated. Added in too are recipes and notes about the culinary delights of the Bordeaux area. It is interesting to note that these books have become the basis of a popular French television series. ( ) smik | Jun 12, 2016 |  ) FMRox | Jul 15, 2015 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Fiction.
Mystery.
Suspense.
Thriller.
HTML: "I love good mysteries. I love good wine. So imagine my joy at finding a great mystery about wine, and winemaking, and the whole culture of that fascinating world. And then I find it's the first of a series. I can see myself enjoying many a bottle of wine while enjoying the adventures of Benjamin Cooker in this terrific new series." —William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay and The Lincoln Letter The series is being adapted to television in France. This first book aired in February 2012 as Mission à Pessac. Benjamin Cooker is a renowned winemaker and critic turned gentleman detective who sets out to find who is trying to take down the prestigious grand cru Moniales Haut-Brion. Is it negligence or sabotage? Who would want to target this esteemed vintner? Cooker and his assistant Virgile Lanssien search the city and the vineyards for answers, giving readers and inside view of this famous wine region. Treachery in Bordeaux is the first of the 20-book Winemaker Detective series that delves into the underworld of a global luxury industry. "Treachery in Bordeaux is a fine vintage forged by the pens of two very different varietals. It is best consumed slightly chilled, and never alone. You will be intrigued by its mystery, and surprised by its finish, and it will stay with you for a very long time." —Peter May, Prize-winning, international bestselling author "An excellent mystery series in which you eat, drink and discuss wine as much as you do murders." —Bernard Frank, Le Nouvel Observateur "Benjamin Cooker uses his composure, erudition and intuition to solve heady crimes that take place in the exclusive—and realistic—world of grand cru wines." —Jean-Claude Raspiengeas, La Croix "This is an excellent translation. You never have the feeling you are reading a translated text. The author obviously knows Bordeaux extremely well, and he knows quite a bit about oenology. The book should be a hit with lovers of Bordeaux wine." —Tom Fiorini, The Vine Route .No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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